Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to share the love than with your little ones? Whether you’re crafting cute heart-shaped snacks or making sweet treats together, these 37 best Valentine’s Day recipes for kids will spark creativity and joy in the kitchen. Let’s make this holiday extra special with fun, easy-to-make bites the whole family will enjoy!
Stained Glass Heart Cookies
These stained glass heart cookies are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet twist! With a cute jelly center and sparkling pink icing, these homemade sugar cookies are irresistible.
Whether you’re making them with kids or for someone special, they’re sure to be a hit. Get ready to enjoy the fun of decorating and indulging in these mouth-watering treats!
Tic Tac Toe Treat Valentines Day Food Idea
Who says you can’t play with your food? This Valentine’s Tic Tac Toe treat is a total win! With just graham crackers, heart candies, and some melted white chocolate, you can create a game that’s as tasty as it is fun.
Draw your board, grab some candy, and enjoy playing! When you’re done, you’ve got a delicious treat to munch on. Such a cute and easy idea for Valentine’s Day!
Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies
These Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies are a Valentine’s dream! Crisp, buttery shortbread with rich chocolate flavor gets dipped in melted chocolate for that extra sweet touch.
Add some colorful sprinkles, and you’ve got a festive, fun treat. With simple ingredients like Dutch cocoa powder and Gold Medal flour, these cookies are easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser. Bonus: Caleb’s adorable reaction is priceless—this recipe is sure to win hearts!
Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies For Kids
Our family has always loved baking cookies together, and these Stamped Valentine’s Day Cookies are the perfect new tradition. With a rich, buttery cookie base, kids can easily help with stamping fun messages and shapes onto each heart.
The process is quick and simple, even for the youngest chefs, and the results are deliciously sweet. It’s the perfect way to spend quality time with your loved ones while creating memories—and tasty treats—for Valentine’s Day!
Strawberry Ladybugs
Who says healthy snacks can’t be fun? These Fruit and Chocolate Ladybugs are a perfect way to sneak more fruit into your kids’ diets. All you need are strawberries, blueberries, and a bit of melted chocolate to create a cute, bite-sized treat.
The process is quick and simple, and the result is a snack that’s both healthy and enjoyable. Plus, it’s a great way to get your kids excited about eating fruit!
Valentines Fun Food: Apple Love Bugs Tutorial
With a few simple ingredients like apples, grapes, and candy eyes, you can make these adorable love bugs in no time. Not only are they fun to create (the heart-shaped spots are a big hit!), but they’re also a healthy snack or dessert.
Perfect for lunchboxes or a cute party food idea, these apple bugs will have everyone saying “aww!” Plus, they’re easy enough for kids to help make, adding extra fun to your Valentine’s Day prep.
Conversation Heart Marshmallow Pops
These Conversation Heart Marshmallow Pops are a fun and heartfelt Valentine’s treat that kids will love making! Coated in pink and white chocolate and decorated with sweet “XO” icing, these pops are an easy and festive way to celebrate.
They make a perfect gift for family, friends, and teachers, or even as a fun project for the whole family. My girls had a blast making them, and the results were absolutely adorable. They’re simple, creative, and full of love!
Easy DIY Valentine Heart Lollipops with Jolly Ranchers
Looking for a simple and fun craft? These DIY Valentine Heart Lollipops are just what you need! With only Jolly Ranchers and a few steps, you’ll have candy lollipops that are perfect for kids to help make (and eat!).
You can get creative with different shapes, colors, and toppings. These lollipops are so easy, they’ll become your go-to treat for any celebration. Try making them with your little ones – they’ll love the hands-on fun!
Rice Krispie Valentine’s Day Pops are Super Simple!
Rice Krispie Treats just got a Valentine’s Day makeover! These pops are a breeze to make, and they taste even better than they look (if that’s possible).
The buttery, marshmallowy goodness is dipped in chocolate and covered in fun sprinkles – how could you resist? They’re perfect for kids, or anyone with a sweet tooth. Just grab some colorful straws, get creative with your shapes, and you’ll have the cutest treats around. Bonus points if you get a little extra with the marshmallows!
Kids’ Kitchen: Valentine’s Day Marshmallows
These candy-dipped marshmallows are just the thing! With no measuring required and simple steps, your kids can create their own festive snacks in no time.
All it takes is melting the candy coating, dipping the marshmallows, and adding sprinkles. It’s a perfect hands-on activity that boosts kids’ confidence and leaves them with a sweet, delicious gift they can be proud of!
Valentine’s Gift: Chocolate Spoons
Making chocolate spoons is a blast! All you need is some chocolate (your choice of white, milk, or even pink!), spoons, and sprinkles. Let the kids help with melting the chocolate—microwave style is a win for both learning and fun!
Once the spoons are filled, decorate with sprinkles and drizzle on extra chocolate for that “wow” factor. Perfect for a simple, homemade gift idea that’s both fun to make and delicious to eat. Get creative and make them extra special with marshmallows and hot cocoa to complete the gift!
Valentine’s Treats: Pink Peppermint Creams
Just mix icing sugar, condensed milk, and a splash of peppermint essence, then knead it until smooth. Roll out the dough, cut into heart shapes, and dip them in melted chocolate for a festive treat. These little hearts make a sweet, homemade gift that’s not only cute but tasty too. Perfect for a fun and easy Valentine’s treat!
Chocolate Pretzel Recipe
Chocolate pretzel bites are a fun twist on a classic! The combination of crispy pretzels, smooth chocolate, and crunchy candy makes these bites irresistible.
Even little hands can help make them—my four-year-old Eli did most of the work himself! Customize these bites with different candies and sprinkles to fit any celebration, or just enjoy them as a quick, tasty treat. They’re perfect for gifting or just for snacking!
White Chocolate Strawberry Valentines Popcorn Recipe
This Valentine’s Day, make your popcorn extra special with white chocolate, strawberries, and marshmallows! It’s as simple as popping some corn, adding mini marshmallows and freeze-dried strawberries, and drizzling it all in smooth white chocolate.
A little pink food coloring and heart sprinkles complete this sweet treat. Perfect for a movie night or a homemade gift that’s both pretty and delicious. Trust me, your kids will love making and eating this fun snack!
Heart Cake Pops
Bake a simple cake, crumble it up, and mix with frosting to create a dough-like consistency. Press into heart molds, chill, and dip in melted candy melts for that sweet finish. Add heart sprinkles for a festive touch!
These are perfect for giving away as treats or enjoying as a family. Kids will love decorating, and the whole process is as fun as it is delicious!
Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs (with Video)
These candy-covered Hot Chocolate Bombs are a lighter twist on the classic, with just the right amount of cocoa flavor and sweetness.
Plus, they’re a total crowd-pleaser—hand them out to friends, family, or even neighbors for a delicious Valentine’s surprise! Change the candy colors for different occasions, and you’ve got a treat for any season.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hearts
These candy-covered Hot Chocolate Bombs are a lighter twist on the classic, with just the right amount of cocoa flavor and sweetness. Plus, they’re a total crowd-pleaser—hand them out to friends, family, or even neighbors for a delicious Valentine’s surprise! Change the candy colors for different occasions, and you’ve got a treat for any season.
5-Minute Peppermint Fluff
This 5-minute Peppermint Fluff Dip is the ultimate holiday treat! With a base of creamy vanilla pudding, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies, it’s a festive twist on the classic fluff dip.
Perfect for your holiday gatherings, it’s light, refreshing, and so easy to whip up. Serve it with cookies or fruit, and you’ve got a crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone coming back for more!
Easy, Valentine’s Day Bee Mine Cake Recipe
uper cute and easy to make, these honey-bee treats will have everyone smiling. A fun twist on traditional Valentine’s snacks, they’re sure to be a hit at any party. Plus, it’s a great excuse to buy cream-filled sponge cakes again—who can resist?
Cherry Jelly Donut Cupcakes (Gluten Free)
Combining the fluffy goodness of cupcakes with the sweet surprise of cherry jelly filling, these treats are both indulgent and tummy-friendly.
The best part? They’re lactose-free too! Perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions, these cupcakes are a must-try for dessert lovers who want a new twist on a classic favorite.
Valentine Cake Push Pops Recipe – A Yummy and Adorable Valentine’s Day Treat
They’re easy to make, super cute, and perfect for serving at a party or as a snack. You can get creative with the frosting colors and toppings to make them uniquely yours. With their cute and delicious layers, these push pops are sure to steal the show at any celebration!
Gluten Free Strawberry Cupcakes
Made with real strawberries and topped with a delicious strawberry icing, these cupcakes are as pretty as they are tasty.
Light and fluffy, they’re also gluten- and dairy-free, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Don’t forget the strawberry “heart” on top—it’s the cutest finishing touch!
Summary
Which of these fun, kid-friendly Valentine’s Day recipes are you excited to try? We’d love to know which ones your little chefs loved the most!
Drop a comment below or share your creations with us on social media—let’s keep the love and creativity flowing!
